Senior Structural Engineer

DLR Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and wellness programs

401(k), employee stock ownership

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a Structural Engineer to participate in design from schematics through construction administration. You will prepare detailed drawings, perform calculations, and contribute to integrated design with architects and clients across the US.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in structural engineering, a PE license (CA SE preferred), and strong BIM(Revit) experience to support sustainable project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years building-related structural engineering experience including concrete, masonry, steel and wood.
• Licensed PE; CA SE preferred and BIM (Revit) experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural solutions from concept through construction.
• Create system layouts, narratives, calculations, and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients in an integrated design process.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and participate in O/A/C meetings.
• Mentor entry-level staff and promote standards across the practice.

Skills

Structural design

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

ETABS SAP2000 SAFE RAM ADAPT RISA Enercalc, Revit

Job description

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

The Engineering team has an opening for a Structural Engineer.

Position Summary

As a Structural Engineer at DLR Group you will be responsible for participating in the design process of structural building systems from schematics through construction administration preparing detailed structural engineering drawings and performing design calculations. As part of our integrated design teams you will create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.

The successful candidate will:

• Strive for excellence in developing structural solutions from concept through construction.
• Be a decision-maker in developing system layouts, narratives, calculations and engineering reports.
• Welcome deep collaboration with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.
• Learn and adapt to variations in building codes and construction practices while working on projects around the US.
• Assist contractors by reviewing shop drawings, RFIs and participating in O/A/C meetings.
• Pass along knowledge by mentoring entry-level staff.
• Promote workflow and technical standards best-practices for our diverse multi-office practice.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of building related structural engineering experience, including the design of concrete, masonry, steel and wood/timber; gravity and lateral systems.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred
• Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA, Enercalc).
• Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow.
• Goal oriented with strong skills in problem solving, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Understanding of commercial building materials, systems, and assemblies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for sustainable building design and SE2050 commitment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit Structural) workflow.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.
• Experience with design and construction of projects under DSA jurisdiction.

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills.

Pay Range

$93,170 - $135,000 USD

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and we are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.